Prepare against Konstantin Kazakov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #5,264 classical · FIDE ID 13700898
Our database contains 466 games by Konstantin Kazakov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Kazakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Kazakov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,266 | 2,410 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,409 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,322 | 2,379 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 466 | 178 | 128 | 160 | 38.2% |
| As White | 237 | 95 | 65 | 77 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 229 | 83 | 63 | 83 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantin Kazakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantin Kazakov's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 73.4% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 49 | 20.7% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 41.2% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 38 | 37.3% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 12.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 70.3% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 16.5% | 46.7% |
| f5 | 8 | 8.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
Konstantin Kazakov's chess games
All 466 games by Konstantin Kazakov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 178 wins, 128 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 16/9/16 | 39.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,620 | Astana Open | B92 |
| Aug 2022 | Farrukh Amonatov | 2,620 | Atyrau Open | B23 |
| Jun 2023 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,613 | 20th Asian Continental blitz Open | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,603 | Astana Open | A07 |
| Dec 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,586 | Wch Blitz | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2018 | 82 | 51.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-KAZ | 2022 | 49 | 22.5 | 2,347 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,356 |
| Pavlodar Nikitin Memorial | 2017 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 14 | 4 | 2,145 |
| Astana Open | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,481 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,447 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Kazakov's chess games?
466 games by Konstantin Kazakov, from Apr 2007 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Konstantin Kazakov has played.
What does Konstantin Kazakov play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Konstantin Kazakov opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Kazakov answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Kazakov play as White?
As White, Konstantin Kazakov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 39.0% win rate); London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Kazakov play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Kazakov most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Konstantin Kazakov's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Kazakov is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,322 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (May 2018).
How many games has Konstantin Kazakov played?
Our database contains 466 games by Konstantin Kazakov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 128 draws, 160 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Kazakov?
466 games by Konstantin Kazakov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.